Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 261

1s your previous promise still valid?” I asked, swallowing my pride

I knew Ned wouldn’t use my dad’s situation to trick me If my dad was really framed, I needed to have the chance to see him, understand the whole situation, and then make a plan

“Which one?” The coldness faded from Neil’s face. He appeared more relaxed, but he acted clueless on purpose.

“If I stay in Sterling Estates for half a month, can I see my dad?” I was determined. Even if my dad blamed me in the future, I would never regret this.

If my dad was wronged, I couldn’t just sit and watch him suffer

If my mom wake up and found out what happened to my dad, she’d be heartbroken.

Neil’s smirk grew wider. He let go of my hand and corrected me, “It’s a month.”

“Wasn’t it twenty days?” I frowned

“Why did you just arbitrarily change it to half a month? Now you need my help. so I should have the right to tweak the terms. Neil said shamelessly

I wanted to retort, but Neil’s gaze made me realize my position. If I refused him now, I’d be driving my dad to a dead end

‘Fine, I agree, but I want to see my dad within three days I also made my demand.

“No problem” Neil answered crisply. “Lets go back to Sterling Estates now.”

“I haven’t packed yet!” I replied

“No need. Everything’s ready at Sterling Estates. You just go straight there. And theres someone waiting for us there today. After saying this, Neil dragged me into the elevator, completely disregarding my opinion

warm, unlike mine, which

into the elevator, I pulled my

so cold, you should dress warmer” Neil glanced at my hands, not

of my cold hands. In fact, I was

was constantly

me. He only said

was still brilliantly lit, giving off a warm vibe in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by the game

for Neil, but I

seen that dark red chunky scarf on the couch somewhere, but I couldn’t remember

the living room. They both looked surprised to see me.

I recovered from the

the huge cake on the table did I

was her birthday today, so I felt a bit awkward about

Faith waved at me

stay here for a month, I had to face

Although they suddenly had an outsider like me, they didn’t look upset at all; rather, they were all smiles.

and then threw his coat aside, “You guys chat. I’m going to take

ahead!” Neils mother waved happily.

bit nervous, but they didn’t ask why I was here. They only inquired

your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate.

she cant respond to you. If she knew you cared about her, she would be very

wanted to help investigate your dad’s case, but Neil said he would handle it. If you need his help,

how Neil

clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly

loose black pants, making Neil look very clean and simple. However, his eyes were

and finally sat

picked up the wine on the table and took a sip,